doi:http://veterinaryteam.dvm360.com/how-periodontal-disease-can-affKnowing the science behind the link between oral disease and systemic health will help you get clients on board with veterinary dental care.Mary L. Berg BS RVT RLATG VTS (dentistry)...
The plaque deposits from bad bugs in the mouth are the same types of plaque found in arterial walls in heart disease sufferers. Given the understanding that these bacteria in the mouth travel through the bloodstream, it makes sense that gum disease could affect the rest of the body. ...
We know diabetes affects your blood sugar, kidneys, other organs, and overall health, but how does it affect your mouth? If your blood sugar is uncontrolled, oral health problems become more likely. Uncontrolled blood sugar impairs your white blood cells, which are the body's main defense aga...
Does Periodontal Disease Have Any Complications? Yes. One complication of periodontal disease is jaw fracture. Over time, inflammation caused by the bacteria can eat away at the jaw bone, weakening it and leading to pathologic fractures (meaning a fracture caused by disease rather than injury). T...
Dental caries, a highly prevalent oral disease, impacts a significant portion of the global population. Conventional approaches that indiscriminately eradicate microbes disrupt the natural equilibrium of the oral microbiota. In contrast, biointervention strategies aim to restore this balance by introducing ...
How does smoking affect your oral health? Teeth wear down faster.Cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff and unprocessed tobacco leaves (used as cigar wrappers) contain tiny abrasive particles that erode tooth enamel over time. Fewer dental treatment options...
If this is how the dad behaves in front of witnesses, what does he do when he is alone with the child? Not everyone is cut out to be a dad or mom. I don't know the whole story - no one does - except the parents. However, this sounds like child abuse. Do you have someone yo...
During the past few years, periodontal researchers and physicians have amassed a trove of evidence showing that not only can the gums and teeth act as a barometer for how well the body is doing, they may directly affect the health of the heart, metabolism, brain, and even penis. What kind...
investigated how the interaction modes affect the stability and dynamics of synthetic polymers such as PEG–lipids, alkyl/carboxylated PVA, PEG–NHS, and poly(ethylene imine) on the cell surface. Their study concluded that PVA-alkyl and PEG-lipids interact with cell membranes, specifically the ...
How Much Does Dog Teeth Cleaning Cost? Dog teeth cleaning costs vary throughout the U.S. Factors That Affect Dog Teeth Cleaning Cost Dog dental cleaning costs depend on a few factors, including: The services provided (for example, dog tooth extractions increase the cost of your cleaning) ...